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Beijing moves to halt a growing practice of keeping cremated remains in unoccupied flats as a way to avoid rising funeral expenses.
Published Mar 31, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | WFMZZ
Chinese authorities have banned entombing cremated remains in empty apartments. The practice had grown as mourners took advantage of the subdued housing market to avoid rising funeral costs.
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